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New York Senate Bill Would Abolish Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 3, 2025) – A bill filed in the New York Senate seeks to abolish the doctrine of qualified immunity, paving the way for lawsuits against law enforcement officers in state court for rights violations. Sen. Kevin Parker and Sen. Julia Salazar filed...
New York Bill Would Abolish Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 15, 2025) – A bill filed in the New York Assembly seeks to abolish the doctrine of qualified immunity, paving the way for lawsuits against government officials, including law enforcement officers, in state court for rights violations. Assm....
Maryland Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 10, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House seeks to ban “no-knock” warrants, directly challenging Supreme Court precedents that enable their widespread use. If passed, the law would set a foundation for states to nullify federal standards...
Missouri Bill Would Create State Process to Circumvent Qualified Immunity
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 11, 2024) – A bill filed in the Missouri House would allow lawsuits against law enforcement officers in state court for rights violations, eliminating “qualified immunity” as a defense. Rep. LaKeySha Bosley filed House Bill 258 (HB258)....